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Cheapest Clinical Colleges in Puerto Rico

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Puerto Rico's mental health workforce shortage creates strong demand for psychology graduates, yet training costs vary dramatically across the island's five programs. The University of Puerto Rico at Ponce offers the most affordable path at $7,455 net cost, while UPR-Carolina reaches $14,072 despite both being public institutions. Private Catholic universities fill the middle ground with nearly universal acceptance rates above 94%, reflecting the territory's urgent need for bilingual counselors to serve both English and Spanish-speaking communities.
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Programs
$7,455 – $14,072
Net Price Range
$14,291
Avg. Program Earnings
46.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $7,455 $5,354 50.6% 54.0%
2 $8,264 $6,238 42.1% 99.8%
3 $10,082 $6,340 47.9% 94.7%
4 $11,759 $5,324 50.7% 60.0%
5 $14,072 $7,986 40.2% 55.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $6,617 cost difference between Puerto Rico's cheapest and most expensive psychology programs?

UPR-Ponce charges just $7,455 net cost compared to UPR-Carolina's $14,072, despite both being public universities. The gap stems from different fee structures and campus-specific costs, with Ponce maintaining lower operational expenses while Carolina's location near San Juan drives up student living costs.

How do graduation rates compare across Puerto Rico's psychology programs?

Public universities slightly outperform private ones, with UPR-Arecibo leading at 50.70% and UPR-Ponce close behind at 50.60%. The private Catholic universities show more variation, ranging from Ponce's 47.90% to Mayaguez's 42.10%, suggesting program structure differences beyond just funding models.

Does earning potential justify the cost differences between these psychology programs?

Early career earnings span only $3,618 from lowest to highest, while costs vary by $6,617. UPR-Carolina graduates earn $16,394 but pay the most, while UPR-Ponce graduates earn $12,776 at the lowest cost, making Ponce the better value proposition for debt-conscious students.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.